Rutana Province
Rutana Province | |
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Country | Burundi |
Capital | Rutana |
Area | |
• Total | 1,959.45 km2 (756.55 sq mi) |
Population (2008 census) | |
• Total | 333,510 |
• Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
Rutana Province is one of the 18 provinces of Burundi.
It contains the Kagera waterfalls, and the .
History[]
Rutana Province was originally created on 26 September 1960 as part of national political and administrative reforms initiated by the Belgian colonial administration in Ruanda-Urundi. In 1962 Burundi became independent. The new constitution reduced the number of provinces and Rutana was merged into Bururi Province and Ruyigi Province.[1]
Communes[]
It is divided administratively into the following communes:
- Commune of Bukemba
- Commune of Giharo
- Commune of Gitanga
- Commune of Mpinga-Kayove
- Commune of Musongati
- Commune of Rutana
References[]
- ^ Weinstein 1976, p. 241.
Works cited[]
- Weinstein, Warren (1976). Historical Dictionary of Burundi. Metuchen: Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-0962-8.
Coordinates: 3°52′40″S 30°9′36″E / 3.87778°S 30.16000°E
Categories:
- Rutana Province
- Provinces of Burundi
- Burundi geography stubs